Oregon Dental Assistant Requirements
Each state has different requirements for dental assistants. This page includes links to all the information you need to understand the requirements for dental assistants in this state. View the different dental assisting levels, along with the requirements for each. You can also view the allowable duties at each level.
Dental Assistant Levels and Requirements
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) with Restorative Functions Certificate
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) with Local Anesthesia Functions Certificate
Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant (EFODA)
Expanded Function Preventive Dental Assistant (EFPDA)
Anesthesia Dental Assistant with IV Therapy CertificateAnesthesia Dental Assistant with IV Therapy Certificate Requirements
To initiate intravenous (IV) lines in Oregon for a patient being prepared for IV medications, sedation or general anesthesia or to perform a phlebotomy blood draw under the indirect supervision of a dentist holding the appropriate anesthesia permit, an Anesthesia Dental Assistant must earn an additional endorsement. To qualify, an Anesthesia Dental Assistant must:
1. Complete a course in intravenous access or phlebotomy approved by the OBD, AND
